Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system below the bladder. Abnormal growth of the prostate tissue is usually... Wikipedia
- Symptoms: Typically none. Sometimes trouble urinating, erectile dysfunction, or pain in the back/pelvis.
- Usual onset: Age over 40
- Risk factors: Older age, family history, race
- Diagnostic method: PSA test followed by tissue biopsy
- Differential diagnosis: Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Treatment: Active surveillance, prostatectomy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy
- Prognosis: Five-year survival rates range from 30–99%, depending on stage.
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